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Mary Redferne Chapter 28
Mary RedferneDespite having called Joseph earlier to let him know I would be late, guilt gnawed at me for arriving home so much later than expected. It was already 7:30, and I knew Joseph was probably already home, waiting for me."Sorry I'm late," I said as I walked into the living room, where Joseph was sitting on the couch, a warm smile on his face. "Traffic was a nightmare."Joseph's smile widened as he stood up to greet me, his eyes reflecting understanding as I apologized for my tardiness. "I know, I also got stuck on the highway as I was getting back from a meeting," he shared, "From the look on your face, I can tell you had a great day."Relief washed over me as I realized Joseph wasn't upset about my late arrival. I nodded and led the way to the kitchen for a glass of water, where Joseph followed closely behind."Joseph, I had such a great day with Judith," I exclaimed, my voice filled with excitement. "We laughed so much and caught up on everything. It was really refreshing
Mary Redferne Chapter 29
Mary Redferne As I engaged in conversation with Joseph's mother, Mrs. Lachlan, I couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and connection. Her easygoing demeanor and genuine interest in our conversation made me feel instantly at ease. Meanwhile, I noticed Joseph observing us from the corner of the room, his curiosity evident in his expression."It's been wonderful getting to know you, Mrs. Lachlan," I said, unable to contain my smile. "I feel like we've become fast friends already!"Mrs. Lachlan returned the smile warmly, her eyes twinkling with kindness. "Likewise, dear. You bring such joy to Joseph's life. He's fortunate to have you."Glancing over at Joseph, I noticed a hint of surprise on his face. "I'm pleasantly surprised by how well you two are hitting it off. My mother doesn’t get along with a lot of people," he remarked with a grin.I nodded in agreement, "Your mom is a wonderful person. I genuinely like her." I whispered as we went back to listening to Mrs. Lachlan story wher
Mary Redferne Chapter 30
Mary RedferneAs I drifted off, the familiar embrace of sleep beckoning me closer, I felt a sudden weightlessness envelop me. It was as though gravity had abandoned its hold on me, allowing me to float effortlessly in the air.Opening my eyes, I was met with the sight of Joseph's towering figure, his muscular arms cradling me with ease. His silhouette loomed large in the darkness, as he carried me off the couch.What the damn hell?“You are very stubborn.” His voice, rough yet soothing, shattered the silence, sending jolts of awareness coursing through me. I swallowed nervously as he gently lowered me onto the left side of the bed.But as I nestled into the softness of the mattress, I wondered how I was going to manage to sleep on the couch through the night."Joseph, I won't let you sleep on the couch or the floor," I insisted firmly, my hands reaching out to grasp his neck in defiance.A hot chuckle escaped his lips, his amusement noticeable in the darkness. "Yeah, I gathered that,"
Mary Redferne Chapter 31
Mary Redferne As I woke up to the sunlight streaming through the white curtains, I felt a pang of disappointment wash over me as I realized I was alone in bed. Joseph was already gone. I sighed, feeling a twinge of hurt that he had left without saying goodbye. Pushing aside my feelings, I got up and decided to start the day.Heading outside after brushing my teeth, I found my mother-in-law in the kitchen preparing breakfast. She smiled warmly at me as I entered, offering me a cup of tea."Good morning, dear," she greeted me. "Joseph left for work early. He didn't want to wake you. I hope you slept well."I nodded, trying to hide my disappointment. "That's alright. He must have had a busy day ahead."Mrs. Lachlan looked at me intently, sensing that something was amiss. "Is everything okay, Mary? You seem a bit off this morning."I forced a smile. "Oh, it's nothing, Mrs. Lachlan. I guess I am bit cranky in the morning.” I joke making her laugh a little.She didn't seem convinced but di
Mary Redferne Chapter 32
Mary Redferne As the music throbbed and the chatter of the party filled the air, Judith and I found ourselves tucked away at the bar, indulging in some light-hearted gossip. We sipped on our drinks, occasionally rolling our eyes at the flashy displays of wealth around us—the flashy jewelry, the designer outfits, the pretentious conversations about stock portfolios and exotic vacations.Suddenly, Judith nudged me, her expression eager as she leaned in close. "Mary, there he is," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the din of the party. "Joshua just walked in. It's time to put first phase of our plan into action."I nodded in agreement, feeling a surge of adrenaline coursing through me. We had been strategizing for weeks, meticulously planning every detail of our scheme to expose the truth about Joshua. Now, with him in our sights, it was finally time to set our plan in motion.But just as we were about to make our move and follow him, I felt a strong arm snake around my waist
Mary Redferne Chapter 33
Joseph LachlanI observed the lively scene in my living room, where the laughter of three women echoed against the walls as they clinked their glasses. It was a mystery to me how my mom, Judith, and my wife had suddenly become the best of friends.Emerging from the kitchen, I addressed the giggling trio, "Alright, ladies, I get it, you had a blast at the party and there's juicy gossip to share. But let's save some of that for the morning, shall we? It's past 1 am, and you all need your beauty sleep." I offered my hand to my mom, helping her up from the couch."Alright, I'll turn in now. But I love you girls. I wish I had a daughter," My mom expressed, affectionately patting Judith and Mary's heads before giving me a pat on the head and heading to her room.Turning my attention back to the task at hand, I pulled Mary up to her feet from the couch so I could transform it into a makeshift bed for Judith. "Come on, Mary, you need to get some sleep as well," I said, gently coaxing her up w
Mary Redferne Chapter 34
Mary RedferneJudith and I exchanged nervous glances as we stood outside Joshua's office door. We could get arrested for breaking in but I felt like it was a shame how easy it was for us to break in here.The plan seemed fool proof in theory, but now that we were about to execute it, doubts crept into our minds. Nevertheless, we knew we had to proceed; Clara deserved to know the truth about her fiancé’s infidelity.I hope lied to joseph and told him that Judith and I were taking a yoga class which is held at eight in the evening.With trembling hands, I reached for the doorknob, my heart pounding in my chest. As the door creaked open, we stepped into the dimly lit office, our eyes scanning the room for any sign of a person. I think we overdid it with the black outfits and black masks. We looked like Ninjas."Are you sure about this? Sorry to question this right now but your sister seemed like she wanted to blissfully ignorant." Judith whispered, her voice barely audible over the soun
Mary Redferne Chapter 35
Mary Redferne I bit my nails nervously as I sat at the breakfast table, hoping I had taken Joseph’s advice on leaving my sister alone. He was right; she was blinded by love and didn’t really care about anything but him. She was so blinded that Joshua actually managed to convince her that I am the villain. I couldn’t get over how she talked to me. I didn’t understand why money changed people so much. Clara, for the first time in her life, was being showered with money and expensive gifts, and she was equating that with love.Joseph noticed my distress, his concerned gaze piercing into me as I looked up and offered him a weak smile. "Mary, what's wrong? You went to sleep as soon as you came home." he asked, his voice laced with worry, “you’ve barely eaten anything.”I forced a smile, my heart pounding in my chest as I searched for an excuse to evade his questions. "Oh, it's nothing, just missing my family," I wasn’t exactly lying; I did miss my family. The family I had before we got i
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